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Unit 3 To be a good learner
课时5 Word power 分层作业 · 词汇的力量
一、单词默写
1. ________ /ˈpɪənɪst/ n. 钢琴家
2. ________ /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ n. 科学家
3. ________ /ˈmjuːzɪʃn/ n. 音乐家
4. ________ /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːfə(r)/ n. 摄影师
5. ________ /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/ n. 记者
6. ________ /əˈkaʊntənt/ n. 会计
二、短语默写
1. 在……方面有天赋 __________________________
2. 追求梦想 __________________________
3. 树立榜样 __________________________
4. 对……产生兴趣 __________________________
5. 在……取得巨大成功 __________________________
6. 为……做出贡献 __________________________
三、根据要求完成句子
1. 她年轻时当过钢琴老师,并不断提升她的演奏技巧。
As a young woman, she ________ as a piano ________ and ________ her ________ skills.
2. 如今,越来越多的人有机会在不同领域发展自己的才能。
Today, more and more people have ________ to ________ their talents in different ________.
3. 她的音乐才能使她在一众音乐家中脱颖而出。
Her ________ ________ ________ ________ her ________ a host of other musicians.
4. 在老师的鼓励下,他对科学产生了浓厚的兴趣。
With his teacher’s ________, he ________ a strong ________ in science.
四、根据句意,为括号内所给单词加上适当的后缀
1. The ________ (piano) played a beautiful piece at the concert last night.
2. My uncle is a famous ________ (science) who has made many discoveries.
3. The ________ (photograph) took amazing pictures of the wildlife.
4. She is a talented ________ (music) and can play three instruments.
5. The ________ (journal) reported the news from the front line.
6. The ________ (account) checked all the financial records carefully.
7. My grandfather was a ________ (print) and worked in a newspaper company.
8. The ________ (design) created a very modern building for the city center.
9. The ________ (art) spent years painting the beautiful mural on the wall.
10. The ________ (library) helped me find the book I needed.
五、阅读还原
How to Develop a New Skill
Learning a new skill can be challenging, but it is also very rewarding. 1.______________ Here are some tips to help you.
2.______________ It gives you a reason to keep going when things get difficult. Choose something that truly interests you, not just something others are doing.
3.______________ Break your learning into small, manageable steps. Celebrate each small success along the way. This keeps you motivated.
4.______________ No one becomes an expert overnight. Be patient with yourself and understand that mistakes are part of the process.
5.______________ Find a mentor or join a community of learners. Learning with others can make the journey more enjoyable and less lonely.
A. Find a teacher or learning partner.
B. It takes time and practice to master a new skill.
C. However, many people don’t know where to start.
D. Set realistic goals and track your progress.
E. Start with something you are passionate about.
F. Always compare yourself with others.
六、阅读表达
Why Do We Need to Learn English?
Have you ever wondered why you need to learn English? For students around the world, this is a common question. The answer is simple: English opens doors to opportunities.
First, English is the most widely used language in international communication. When you travel to a foreign country, English can help you talk to people from different cultures. Second, many of the world’s best universities teach in English. If you want to study abroad, good English skills are essential. Third, English is the language of science, technology, and business. Most research papers and important books are written in English. Knowing English gives you access to a huge amount of information.
But learning English is not just about exams or grades. It’s about connecting with the world. It helps you understand different cultures and ways of thinking. As Nelson Mandela once said, “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”
So, the next time you feel like giving up on your English studies, remember why you started. Every word you learn brings you one step closer to a bigger world.
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
1. According to the passage, why is English important for international communication?
2. Where are many of the world’s best universities teaching?
3. Why does the writer mention Nelson Mandela’s words?
4. Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
5. What advice does the writer give to students who want to give up learning English?
七、语法填空
My name is Yuki and I come from Japan. I have been 1.______________ (interest) in Chinese culture for many years. Learning Chinese was a big 2.______________ (challenge) for me at first. The characters looked so difficult!
One day, I watched a Chinese movie called “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”. The story was so 3.______________ (excite) that I decided to learn the language. I started by 4.______________ (watch) Chinese TV shows with subtitles. This helped me improve my 5.______________ (listen) skills. I also made a Chinese friend online. We 6.______________ (communicate) through WeChat every day.
Last year, I took part in a Chinese speech competition. I didn’t win the 7.______________ (one) prize, but I learned a lot from the experience. I realized that learning a language is not about being perfect—it’s about 8.______________ (connect) with others. Now I can speak Chinese quite 9.______________ (good). I hope to work as a 10.______________ (translate) between Japan and China in the future.
八、完形填空
I never thought I could learn to play the guitar. My fingers were too short, I said. I had no 1.______________, I told myself. But my best friend, Mike, didn’t give up on me. He 2.______________ me to try anyway.
We started with simple chords. At first, I couldn’t even 3.______________ the strings properly. My fingers hurt. I wanted to 4.______________. But Mike said, “Everyone starts somewhere. Just keep 5.______________.”
So I 6.______________ practising every day. After three months, I could play a simple song. After six months, I could play my favourite song. I was so 7.______________ of myself. Mike was even happier than me. He said, “I knew you could 8.______________ it!”
This experience taught me two 9.______________. First, everyone has the ability to learn something new with enough practice. Second, having a supportive friend makes the 10.______________ much easier.
1. A. time B. money C. talent D. interest
2. A. ordered B. encouraged C. forced D. warned
3. A. see B. touch C. hold D. play
4. A. give up B. try out C. go on D. look for
5. A. singing B. writing C. trying D. reading
6. A. hated B. kept C. stopped D. forgot
7. A. afraid B. proud C. tired D. bored
8. A. make B. find C. take D. do
9. A. stories B. lessons C. songs D. methods
10. A. journey B. homework C. exam D. competition
九、阅读填表
How to Remember New Words Effectively
Do you often forget new words shortly after learning them? You are not alone. Many students struggle with vocabulary retention. Here are four effective methods to help you remember new words.
Method 1: Spaced Repetition
This is the most scientifically proven method for vocabulary learning. Instead of reviewing a word many times in one day, review it at increasing intervals: 1 day later, 3 days later, 1 week later, 2 weeks later. This method works because each review strengthens the memory just as it is about to fade. Studies show that spaced repetition can improve retention by up to 80%.
Method 2: Use the Words in Context
Passive learning is not enough. To really remember a word, you need to use it actively. Write your own sentences with the new word. Try to use it in conversations with friends. The more contexts you see and use a word in, the easier it becomes to remember. Research suggests that active use is twice as effective as passive reading.
Method 3: Make Connections
Connect new words to things you already know. Create mental pictures or funny stories around the word. For example, to remember the word “gigantic”, imagine a giant ant walking across your desk! Making connections makes the word more meaningful and easier to recall.
Method 4: Group Words by Theme
Instead of learning words in alphabetical order, group them by topic or theme. For example, if you are learning about food, learn all food-related words together: ingredients, cooking methods, dishes, and utensils. Grouping words helps your brain make logical connections between them.
Read the passage and complete the table below.
Method
Description
Why It Works / Effectiveness
Spaced Repetition
Use Words in Context
Make Connections
Group by Theme
5. According to the passage, how much can spaced repetition improve vocabulary retention?
6. Why is active use of new words more effective than passive reading?
参考答案
一、单词默写
1. pianist 2. scientist 3. musician 4. photographer 5. journalist 6. accountant
二、短语默写
1. have a talent for 2. pursue one’s dream
3. set an example 4. develop an interest in
5. achieve great success in 6. make contributions to
三、根据要求完成句子
1. worked; teacher; improved; playing 2. opportunities; develop; fields
3. musical talent sets; apart from 4. encouragement; developed; interest
四、根据句意,为括号内所给单词加上适当的后缀
1. pianist 2. scientist 3. photographer 4. musician
5. journalist 6. accountant 7. printer 8. designer
9. artist 10. librarian
五、阅读还原
1. C 2. E 3. D 4. B 5. A
六、阅读表达 (示例)
1. Because it helps you talk to people from different cultures.
2. In English. / Many of the world’s best universities teach in English.
3. To show that speaking a person’s language connects with their heart.
4. 如果你用一个人能理解的语言和他交谈,那只是触及了他的头脑;如果你用他的母语和他交谈,那才是触及了他的心灵。
5. Remember why you started learning English.
七、语法填空
1. interested 2. challenge 3. exciting 4. watching
5. listening 6. communicate 7. first 8. connecting
9. well 10. translator
八、完形填空
1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. A
九、阅读填表 (示例)
Method
Description
Why It Works / Effectiveness
Spaced Repetition
review at increasing intervals
improves retention by up to 80%
Use Words in Context
use actively / write own sentences
twice as effective as passive reading
Make Connections
connect to things you know / mental pictures
makes words more meaningful and easier to recall
Group by Theme
group words by topic or theme
helps brain make logical connections
5. It can improve retention by up to 80%.
6. Because active use is twice as effective as passive reading.
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